Navigating the Complexities of AI Regulation and Ethics

The debate around AI regulation has developed its own lingo, with some concerned about "AI safety" and others about "AI ethics." "AI safety" proponents worry about building an unfriendly AGI with unimaginable powers and believe urgent attention from governments is needed to regulate development. "AI ethics" proponents focus on current harms and believe governments should enforce transparency around how AI systems collect and use data, restrict its use in areas subject to anti-discrimination law, and explain how current AI technology falls short. The language around the debate reveals two major camps among academics, politicians, and the technology industry.